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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,046.68, 7,568.07 and 2,413.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,046.68, 7,568.07 and 2,413.49 is: 3,619.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,046.68 : 7,568.07 = 2,413.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,046.68/7,568.07 = 2,413.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,046.68x = 7,568.07 × 2,413.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,046.68x = 18,265,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,265,423.42/5,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.29

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